Kickstart your trip to San Francisco

What you'll do

Leave your comfort zone in total comfort with one of our local San Francisco hosts by your side!

Get oriented in the vibrant city of San Francisco and explore a pocket of the city, seeing some of its most famous landmarks and hidden gems that show off the city’s colorful personality. Avoid looking too much like a tourist and falling for the tourist traps - no one wants to be stuck doing what every other tourist is doing.

With so many incredible trails, parks, lookout points and hilly spots where you can soak up The Bay Area's natural beauty, you’ll surely want advice on the best hikes to try out, where to catch sunset and where the best food trucks are.

Dive into what the city has in store; let your host suggest some of their favorite hangouts and eating and drinking spots. Start your trip with a view of the city through an inspiring lens and learn how to get around - we’ll have you feeling like a local in no time.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Choose your pace - a casual stroll or grand tour of San Francisco and its surrounds
  • Visit some of the cities iconic spaces and vibrant local neighborhoods
  • Take the experience at whatever pace suits you - be it a leisurely stroll pausing to sip a craft beer or you’re keen to hike to one of the lookout points to get a beautiful view of the city
  • Get a taste of San Fran through the eyes of your host, and acquaint yourself with the briefest of histories, safety tips and general know how
  • Get oriented in the city and discover the best ways to get around
  • Your host will reveal recommendations for secret San Fran spots, and places which sound like a good fit for your personality along the way

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 Hours with your host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Kathy was a great guide for me on our Financial District tour in San Fran. She is very knowledgeable with the area, as well as the architectural history of the city and I highly recommend this tour!

    September 2022

    Ni N

    Top Guide John

    August 2022

    Caren H

    John made our tour really great.

    August 2022

    Caren H

    Kathy met us at our hotel and designed a great tour for us that familiarized us with parts of San Francisco that we were interested in seeing. She was engaging, upbeat, educated and really knows the city. She made us feel welcome and she offered us excellent information and tips for the rest of our stay. We highly recommend a tour like this early in one's trip to a new city to get a basic lay of the area.

    June 2021

    Mollie Y

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Meet our local hosts in San Francisco. One of them will tailor this experience to your wishes!

We’ll expertly match you to your best suited host based on your interests, personality and the experience vibe you’re after.

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